Artificial Things
In this award-winning dance film, director Sophie Fiennes collaborates with choreographer Lucy Bennett to reimagine Stopgap Dance Company's stage production Artificial Things.
In this award-winning dance film, director Sophie Fiennes collaborates with choreographer Lucy Bennett to reimagine Stopgap Dance Company's stage production Artificial Things.
Filmed on location in a derelict suburban shopping mall and featuring an ensemble of disabled and non-disabled dancers, the piece explores human interdependence, strength and vulnerability.
Dancers Amy Butler, Laura Jones, Chris Pavia, David Willdridge and David Toole, who sadly passed away in October 2020, devised the stage production and appear in the film.
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Rock 'n' roll escapism
Duration: 01:53
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Family
Old Songs New Songs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Dancer | Amy Butler |
| Dancer | Laura Jones |
| Dancer | Christopher Pavia |
| Dancer | David Willdridge |
| Dancer | David Toole |
| Choreographer | Lucy Bennett |
| Producer | Brook Crowley |
| Producer | Martin Rosenbaum |
| Director | Sophie Fiennes |
| Production Company | Lone Star Productions Ltd |
Broadcast
- Wed 18 Nov 202023:50
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